NUTRITION AND DIET THERAPY LECTURE

DISCUSSION ACTIVITY
TOPIC: PREGNANCY

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1. Why is it especially important for a pregnant woman to have a highly nutritious diet?
2. Why is an excessive weight gain during pregnancy undesirable? Is pregnancy a good time to
reduce? Explain.
3. It is common for an iron supplement to be prescribed during pregnancy. Why? What may
happen if the mother-to-be does not receive an adequate supply of iron? How might such a
condition affect her baby?
4. Discuss why the obstetrician regularly checks the pregnant woman’s blood pressure, urine and
weight during pregnancy?
5. What is morning sickness, and how can it be alleviated? Can this be a truly serious problem?
6. Discuss pica. Why is it undesirable?
7. Discuss the dangers to the fetus if the mother uses drugs.